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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.23, 8,352.82 and 3,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.23, 8,352.82 and 3,364.44 is: 4,642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.23 : 8,352.82 = 3,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.23/8,352.82 = 3,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.23x = 8,352.82 × 3,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.23x = 28,102,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,534.60/6,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.57

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